| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $203.98 | 9.872% | $224.1169 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.30 | 3.680% | $6.5318 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.99 | 5.600% | $218.5814 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.30 | 9.780% | $234.1607 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.66 | 9.802% | $217.0346 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.79 | 12.561% | $44.788 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.77 | 3.233% | $58.6054 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.79 | $1,003.8188 | $1,003.82 | $1,003.85 | $1,003.80 | |